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I re-ordered this film as I accidently broke the previous DVD. I love the film so much that I just had to get another! Its such a feelgood film and I often find myself watching it again and again because it leaves me with such a warm glow. What I also love about it is the fact that it is was made in the early 80's, a simpler time, and yet not so long ago that we cannot idenitfy with the characters, far from it. There are no mobile phones - people simply picked up the phone when they wanted to speak to someone and actually met each other, not bombard each other with boring and meaningless texts! The music all throughout the film is beautifully done, very moving. The main theme tune is apparently called Mountain Dance, which is very bubbly, bouncy and happy, again leaving you with that feelgood feeling. The main characters, Molly and Frank, are just made for each other. They are such kind, gentle characters, who quite literally cannot help but fall in love. The other actors and actresses involved also take fantastic parts. This is a film which I do not believe will ever date. I challenge any woman not to watch it and not be captivated by it.

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I re-ordered this film as I accidently broke the previous DVD. I love the film so much that I just had to get another! Its such a feelgood film and I often find myself watching it again and again because it leaves me with such a warm glow. What I also love about it is the fact that it is was made in the early 80's, a simpler time, and yet not so long ago that we cannot idenitfy with the characters, far from it. There are no mobile phones - people simply picked up the phone when they wanted to speak to someone and actually met each other, not bombard each other with boring and meaningless texts! The music all throughout the film is beautifully done, very moving. The main theme tune is apparently called Mountain Dance, which is very bubbly, bouncy and happy, again leaving you with that feelgood feeling. The main characters, Molly and Frank, are just made for each other. They are such kind, gentle characters, who quite literally cannot help but fall in love. The other actors and actresses involved also take fantastic parts. This is a film which I do not believe will ever date. I challenge any woman not to watch it and not be captivated by it.

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For years my mother has described a film she saw many years ago with my father but could never remember it, only that it was with de Niro and Streep and the couple meet on the train. So I was delighted to find this. Some may find this dated but the essence is a romantic film which also shows the torn emotions of those no longer in love with their husband or wife, yet strongly and unexpectedly attracted and emotionally connected to someone they met by chance and the choice to follow their heart and start again.I have no astounding feedback other than it was a gift which was greatly appreciated and I had the chance to watch it and it made a change from strong violence and /or sex scenes and focussed more on emotions.

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One of my favourite films at age 31 and also one of my mums favourites at age 72, great love story which isn't predictable and not as samey as most other films. Meryl Streep is a wonderful actress but this film shows her raw and unaffected. Fantastic

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I first saw this film way back in '84 when it got it's UK release and I have to say that it has aged very well (which you can't say about many films made in the 1980's). Yes, there are probably more dramatic and exciting movies out there, but the gentleness and poignancy of this film made it a subtle rarity in the flashy 80's.

This is really a modern-day re-telling of the 1940's Brit classic 'Brief Encounter', and it is beautifully done. De Niro and Streep are (as expected) excellent, and they are supported by a fantastic cast (Weist amd Kietel being the most notable). However the best thing is the wonderful score by Dave Grusin (I became a fan thereafter). The piece is called 'Rondo' and can be found on his CD 'Mountain Dance' which is still available). Recommended.

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I love Meryl Streep and this is the film which did it for me.The first time I saw it I hated Robert Deniro's performance....over the years he has grown on me.....just don't think he is good enough for Meryl. Still think the guy playing her husband is miscaste......he looks like a maniac....you don't have any empathy with him at all! I adore Brief Encounter which this is a nod to.....in it you love the husband but still have sympathy with the heroine and her passion.When I was in New York this year I went to Grand Central station to see where they met.Another of my cosy afternoon films.

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